DECISION

1.    To note the update on the budget outturn for 2017-18 financial year.

2.    To note the update on activities in Mile End Park.

3.    To note the update on the Pavilion Ponds.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S SERVICES (D. JONES)

(Head of Arts, Parks and Events (S. Murray)

Councillor Amina Ali, Cabinet Member for Culture, Arts and Brexit, introduced the report. She updated the Board on a number of recent activities and also highlighted the Council’s Summer Activities guide which set out a large number of activities and events over the summer holiday period, many of which made use of the Council’s parks facilities.

She also highlighted the value of the rental income from the Mile End shops as any surplus income was used to support the maintenance of the park itself.

The Board considered the report and discussed recent issues such as the work on the leaking pond and wildlife issues. They also noted the financial information provided and in particular the risk of owing money to the Council and noted there were disputes around some of the charges listed.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the update on the budget outturn for 2017-18 financial year.

2.    To note the update on activities in Mile End Park.

3.    To note the update on the Pavilion Ponds.